Society

Society

optional screen reader


U.S. surpasses 250,000 coronavirus deaths as virus mortality rate surges

In other coronavirus news: The FDA gives greenlight to the first home testing kit, and the Pfizer vaccine is more effective than first realized.
By

Latest Society

Trump asks FDA to approve Moderna coronavirus vaccine, calls development ‘a modern day miracle’

President Trump has called on the Food and Drug Administration to approve a vaccine developed by pharma firm Moderna, after promising deliveries in early December. Trump boasted that his vaccine push was a “modern day miracle.”

  • By

‘EXPLOSION OF CASES’: US suffers ‘deadliest stretch’ in history

America’s battle with COVID-19 is descending into further turmoil, with its top infectious diseases expert warning the nation is “on the brink” of total disaster.

  • By

Trump administration must accept new DACA applications, federal judge rules

An email seeking comment was sent to the Department of Homeland Security.

  • By

Trump-Era Tax Rule Benefiting Some Multinationals May Get Revised Under Biden

New administration may seek to revise or repeal rule that limits reach of the U.S. minimum tax on foreign profits

  • By

Why I fear the introduction of Covid-19 vaccination cards will lead seamlessly to us being forced to carry ‘immunity passports’

Britain says it has no plans to introduce ‘immunity passports’, but that’s hardly reassuring while this virus continues to be a civil liberties game-changer. After all, national lockdowns seemed implausible less than a year ago.

  • By

Woman sees red after catching boyfriend ‘cheating’

A woman saw red when she caught her boyfriend “cheating” – but her extreme reaction has divided, as some say she went “too far”.

  • By

Brandon Bernard: First execution of Trump's final days to go ahead

The federal execution of a death row inmate is set to go ahead on Thursday, the first of five before the end of Donald Trump's presidency.

  • By

‘Leave her alone’: New York Post scorched for ‘trash’ article exposing struggling NYC medic’s OnlyFans account

The New York Post is facing a backlash over an article ‘revealing’ that a New York City paramedic has also been making money on the side through a ‘racy’ OnlyFans account.

  • By

US starts rollout of coronavirus vaccine ​

The first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine are now being distributed in the US, with millions more on the way within days.

  • By

Snowstorm Forecast to Blanket Parts of East Coast

More than a foot of snow expected in New York City; winter storm warnings stretch to Massachusetts

  • By

Snowstorm Blankets Parts of East Coast

More than a foot of snow expected in New York City; winter storm warnings stretch to Massachusetts

  • By

Biden picks Native American congresswoman as US interior secretary, in Cabinet first

President-elect Joe Biden selected New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland as his nominee for interior secretary on Thursday, a historic pick that would make her the first Native American to lead the powerful federal agency that has wielded influence over the nation’s tribes for generations.

  • By

Moderna Shot Expected to Bolster U.S. Vaccine Efforts

The vaccine can be more easily shipped and handled, helping smaller hospitals and rural areas overcome logistical hurdles.

  • By

Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over holiday travel

A top public health official on the White House coronavirus task force has said she will retire after it emerged she hosted a holiday gathering.

  • By

Outages Continue After Nashville Blast

Police emergency systems across Tennessee and Kentucky, and Nashville's COVID-19 community hotline, remained offline

  • By
Advertisement
You did not use the site, Click here to remain logged. Timeout: 60 second